Xiao Jingting was busy working in the fields when colorful halos shot up into the sky. He looked at the phenomenon with amazement.
“The Tianxia Secret Realm is opening so soon,” Qiu Yun said, squinting at the sky.
Xiao Jingting looked at Qiu Yun curiously and asked, “What kind of secret realm is the Tianxia Secret Realm?”
“The Tianxia Secret Realm is full of opportunities and dangers. The most precious thing inside is probably the Xiling Grass.”
“Xiling Grass?” Xiao Jingting asked.
Qiu Yun nodded, “Yes, the Xiling Grass can cleanse spirit roots, turning multi-spirit root cultivators into single-spirit root cultivators.”
Xiao Jingting’s eyes widened, “Really? There’s such a miraculous herb?”
Qiu Yun nodded again, “Yes.”
“If it’s so precious, why have I rarely heard of it?” Xiao Jingting asked, full of curiosity.
“The Xiling Grass no longer grows in the outside world. It only exists in certain secret realms, and you can’t take it out of the realm,” Qiu Yun explained.
“Can’t take it out?” Xiao Jingting asked, puzzled.
Qiu Yun nodded, “Yes, the Xiling Grass must be consumed soon after being picked; otherwise, it loses its effectiveness.”
“Can the Xiling Grass really create single-spirit roots?” Xiao Jingting asked.
Qiu Yun nodded, “Yes, but the single-spirit roots created by the Xiling Grass are not as good as natural ones. However, they are much better than dual or triple spirit roots.”
Xiao Jingting nodded, “I see. How can one enter the Tianxia Secret Realm?”
“Entering the Tianxia Secret Realm is not difficult,” Qiu Yun said.
“Not difficult?” Xiao Jingting was confused.
Qiu Yun nodded, “Yes. Anyone under fifty years old and below the Golden Core stage can enter.”
Xiao Jingting’s eyes brightened, “If that’s the case, that’s wonderful.”
Qiu Yun looked at Xiao Jingting and smiled, “It seems you’re quite interested in the Xiling Grass.”
Xiao Jingting scratched his head, “Who wouldn’t be interested in something so precious, except for those naturally born with single-spirit roots?”
“True, but many are interested, and few succeed,” Qiu Yun said.
Xiao Jingting looked at the phenomenon in the sky and asked, “Manager Qiu, when can we enter?”
Qiu Yun thought for a moment, “The secret realm is just showing signs of opening. It will take at least a month before an entrance appears.”
Xiao Jingting bit his lip, feeling a surge of excitement. If he could get the Xiling Grass, advancing to the Nascent Soul stage would be much easier. Manager Qiu said the Xiling Grass was hard to cultivate, but maybe with his jade pendant space, he could cultivate it.
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In the Qingyun Immortal Sect, Chen Xu looked at the phenomenon in the sky, clenching his teeth.
“What’s wrong?” Xiao Xiaodong asked, noticing Chen Xu’s expression.
“The Tianxia Secret Realm is opening,” Chen Xu said.
Xiao Xiaodong nodded, “Is that so?”
“I want to go in and take a look,” Chen Xu murmured.
Xiao Xiaodong glanced at Chen Xu, “Your grandfather probably won’t agree.”
Chen Xu nodded, “Yes.” He paused and clenched his fists, “But I must go.” Every time the Tianxia Secret Realm opened, it brought a storm of bloodshed. Few who entered the secret realm survived.
Xiao Xiaodong looked at Chen Xu’s determined face and said nothing more.
…
Due to the opening of the Tianxia Secret Realm, Qiao Xiang was summoned back to the Wushuang Sect, and Chen Xu was taken back by Chen Lifeng. Mu Yun and Xie Wanran also returned to the Lingyao Sect.
Xiao Jingting prepared some materials and handed them to Qiu Yun.
Qiu Yun looked at the items Xiao Jingting handed over and asked, “What’s this?”
“It’s some insights on cultivating the Jade Peach King,” Xiao Jingting said.
Qiu Yun nodded, “I see.”
“Manager Qiu, if we replace the Jade Peach in the Frost Pill with the Jade Peach King, it should cure Elder Mu Yun’s fire poison,” Xiao Jingting said.
Qiu Yun glanced at Xiao Jingting and said, “You care about him a lot, huh?”
Xiao Jingting smiled, “Not really. But if we cure Elder Mu Yun’s fire poison, he’ll owe us a favor.”
Qiu Yun rolled his eyes, “A favor from an ungrateful person is useless.”
Xiao Jingting smiled, “I don’t know Elder Mu Yun as well as you do, Elder Qiu. You handle it as you see fit.”
Qiu Yun clenched his fists but said nothing.
Xiao Jingting rubbed his nose and thought to himself: Once I leave, I won’t be stuck between Qiu Yun and Mu Yun. Who knows, by the time I return, they might have resolved their issues.
…
Xiao Jingting gathered with Lei Xuan and others, asking, “Lei Xuan, is there anything special about the Tianxia Secret Realm?”
“I heard from the family elders that the Tianxia Secret Realm is a magical place full of rare herbs and flowers, with extremely rich spiritual energy. However, the competition inside is fierce. Although our Qingyun Immortal Sect is in Yunzhou, it’s not just Yunzhou cultivators who enter,” Lei Xuan explained.
Xiao Jingting nodded, “I see.”
Lei Xuan hesitated for a moment, “Actually, compared to cultivators from other continents, those from Yunzhou are at a disadvantage. Once inside, it’s easy to be hunted by cultivators from other regions.”
“Although it’s dangerous, the opportunities are immense. I’ve heard that anyone who survives the secret realm has a ninety percent chance of forming a Golden Core. Unfortunately, the secret realm opened a bit early.” He was only at the early Foundation Establishment stage. There would likely be many late Foundation Establishment and peak Foundation Establishment cultivators inside. Their cultivation levels were too low compared to those.
Xiao Jingting stroked his chin, thinking: This is a rare opportunity. Even if it’s dangerous, it’s worth the risk.
Xiao Xiaofan nodded, “I’m going too.”
Xiao Jingting glanced at Xiao Xiaofan, “You better stay here and take care of your younger brother.”
Xiao Jingting frowned. From what he had heard, sects usually didn’t send their top talents to this trial due to the high death rate. Too few survived. Historically, some sects had sent all their Foundation Establishment experts, only to have just a few return, leading to a gap in the sect’s talent.
Xiao Xiaofan had a single spirit root. With proper cultivation, he could form a Golden Core within a hundred years. There was no need to take such a risk.
…
“You want me to take care of Xiaofan and Xiaojin?” Qiu Yun asked.
Xiao Jingting nodded, “Yes, I can only rely on you, Manager Qiu.”
“So, you’ve decided to enter the secret realm?” Qiu Yun asked.
Xiao Jingting nodded, “Yes, the Tianxia Secret Realm only appears once every few hundred years. Missing it would be a lifetime regret.”
“And what about Xiao Xiaodong? He doesn’t need my care. Is he going too?” Qiu Yun asked.
Xiao Jingting nodded and sighed, “Xiaodong is very stubborn. He insisted on going and signed up before I even knew. Xiaofan also tried to sign up, but the sect rejected him.”
Qiu Yun looked at Xiao Jingting and nodded, “Alright, if you enter the secret realm, I’ll take care of Xiaofan and Xiaojin. But you must be careful; the secret realm is very dangerous.”
Xiao Jingting nodded, “I understand.”
With the Tianxia Secret Realm about to open, major sects sprang into action. The prices of talismans, pills, and talisman treasures skyrocketed in the market.
Xiao Jingting took out a box and opened it, “Once inside the secret realm, everyone will be separated. These are Lingxi Beads; they allow short-distance sensing.” After the news of the secret realm spread, Lingxi Beads became highly sought after. Xiao Jingting had gone to great lengths to obtain three.
Xiao Xiaodong took one and put it away. Xiao Xiaofan pouted unhappily, “It’s not fair! Why can Brother go to the secret realm, but I can’t?”
Xiao Jingting rubbed Xiao Xiaofan’s head, “Because you need to take care of your younger brother! After I leave, you and your brother should train diligently and form your Golden Cores early. Don’t waste your good talent.”
Xiao Xiaofan nodded reluctantly, “Alright.”
Xiao Xiaodong looked at Xiao Xiaofan, “After we leave, if anything happens, you can discuss it with Lei Xuan.”
Xiao Xiaofan nodded, “Okay!”
…
A month passed quickly. Cultivators from various sects prepared for the entrance to the secret realm.
Xiao Xiaodong was packing supplies in his cave when there was a knock on the door.
Xiao Xiaodong opened the door and was surprised to see Lei Xuan, “Lei Xuan, what brings you here?”
“I came to give you some talismans and talisman treasures,” Lei Xuan said.
Xiao Xiaodong smiled, “Thanks.”
“I have news for you,” Lei Xuan said.
Xiao Xiaodong looked at Lei Xuan, “What?”
“Chen Xu will also participate in this trial,” Lei Xuan said.
Xiao Xiaodong was stunned, “What? Chen Lifeng is willing to let him take such a risk?”
“Jade needs to be polished to become a useful vessel. Elder Chen probably knows that Chen Xu won’t amount to much if he keeps going as he is,” Lei Xuan said.
Xiao Xiaodong narrowed his eyes, “But it’s so sudden. Even if Elder Chen wants to train Chen Xu, it should be gradual. Throwing him into such a place all of a sudden, the chances of him surviving are slim.”
“Chen Xu is likely going for the Xiling Grass,” Lei Xuan said.
Xiao Xiaodong nodded, “I think so too. But it’s too risky. Chen Xu has three spirit roots. Even if Chen Lifeng could use resources to push him to the Golden Core stage, it would only be at the early stage.”
“Elder Chen hasn’t completely left Chen Xu to fend for himself. He’s found several late Foundation Establishment cultivators and made them swear blood oaths to protect Chen Xu and help him find the Xiling Grass,” Lei Xuan said.
Xiao Xiaodong nodded, “I see.”
“Xiaodong, compared to Chen Xu, you are in more danger. Are you sure you want to go?”
Xiao Xiaodong nodded resolutely, “I want to go.” If even a newbie like Chen Xu could go, he had no reason not to.
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